2nd Grade Government

Local Government

100

List 3 services the local government is in charge of.

Schools, Parks, Libraries, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Public Works, EMT

200

Who is the leader of the local government?

The mayor!

300

Who is the mayor of San Antonio?

Ron Nirenberg

400

What is a government service?

A service that the government pays for to help the community (such as teachers). 

500

How does the local government pay for services?

Taxes

State Government

100

Who is the leader of the state government?

The governor

200

What is the name of the Texas governor?

Greg Abbott

300

Name the 3 branches of the state government.

Executive, Judicial, Legislative

400

Who is in charge of judging the laws to see if they line up with the US Constitution?

The Judicial Branch

500

How does the State Government pay for services? 

Taxes

National Government

100

Where does the National Government meet? (Capitol of the U.S.)

Washington, D.C.

200

How many branches of government are at the national level?

3- Judicial, Legislative, Presidential

300

What is the name of the leader of the executive branch in the National Government?

Joe Biden (soon to be Donald Trump)

400

What is the name of the branch that is in charge of creating laws for America?

Legislative/Congress

500

How are leaders elected to government? 

Through Voting!

Rights/Responsibilities of Citizens

100

How do US citizens elect people to government? 

Voting

200

What does it mean to volunteer?

When you help others for free.

300

What is a citizen?

A citizen is a member of a group such as a community, state, or country. 

400

What are the characteristics/Responsibility of a good citizen? 

Responsibility, Equality, Justice, Truthfulness, Respect, and Participating in the Government (such as voting).

500

What are the 3 Ways to be citizen in the US? 

1. Be born in the US.

2. Be the child of a citizen.